An Epic Guide to Getting An Australian Working Holiday Visa for Malaysians

UPDATE AS OF 23 JUNE 2016:

It seems that the Australian High Commission of Kuala Lumpur has recently updated their website and it is imperative and utterly important that you visit that website and read about everything you need to know in order to successfully apply for the Australian Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462). Please do not ask me (or the other helpful readers) questions pertaining to the application if the answers are already provided on the website or in the comments below. For goodness sake, don’t be lazy and spend some time reading the website thoroughly! If you can’t even take the initiative to even do that, then I’m sorry, we really can’t help you out. And do bear in mind that I’m not an agent nor am I working for the Australian High Commission. I’m merely an ex-Australian Work and Holiday visa applicant and can only share with you my experiences. Nothing more. If you need clarification on certain things like exemptions, translations, certifications, etc., I suggest that you email the High Commission.

Now, here are the most important links which will tell you what you need to do, how to apply, where to apply, a document checklist and so on.

Please note that what I went through in 2013 is different from what you’re going to go through. The other details below (written in 2013) are similar, in terms of pre-lodging. The difference is, you need to schedule your appointment for the lodging of your documents online, instead of lining up outside the Australian High Commission building like what I did.

Online appointments are to be made on VFS’s website on the 11th July 2016 at 9.00 AM. And just to clarify, first you need an appointment. After that, if you *manage* to be the first 100 to secure one, you’ll be given ANOTHER date (the date could range from days to weeks, I guess) to lodge your application in person at the VFS.

2013’s version:

To my Malaysian readers who are interested in the Australian Work and Holiday (Subclass 462), here are some tips and insights in how you can go about with your application. If you could follow these steps diligently, then there’s no need for the ensuing anxiety and paranoia which may be understandingly palpable but unnecessary.

Meanwhile, here’s a short run down of eligibility requirements:

After you’ve done that, your next step is to prepare your documents.

PRE-LODGMENT (Try to do this two months before 1 JULY each year)

You need:

1) A Birth Certificate

2) A Government Letter of Good Conduct

3) A certified* copy of your University Degree/Evidence of having successfully completed a 2-year undergraduate study

4) Proof of English

5) Bank Statements to show proof of funds

6) A completed application 1208 form (which you can download from the website) + 2 passport photos

7) Visa Fee: RM 930 (cash/credit card) (check for latest updates)

Birth Certificate

Provide a certified* copy. If you’ve an old birth cert that’s only in Malay, you may need to translate this document. The new birth certs, obtainable from Putrajaya JPN, are in both English and Malay.

A Government Letter of Good Conduct (Terribly important)

Don’t panic even if you’ve no idea what this is all about. The process is fairly straight forward. Go to the Malaysian Consular Website , register yourself as a first-time guest, fill out the application form online, print them and prepare the photos and photocopies of your passport. You can choose to either lodge your application via post or in person in Putrajaya. The processing time is about 1-2 months so if you’d like to get a good night’s sleep, get this done as soon as you can. (Update 2016: check their latest guidelines)

A certified* copy of your University Degree/Evidence of having successfully completed a 2-year undergraduate study

Photocopy your degree and have it certified*. If you don’t have a degree, get your university to write you an official letter stating that you’ve finished at least 2 years of your undergraduate study.

Proof of English

If you’ve previously finished a university degree in English speaking countries, a copy of your degree or transcripts should suffice. If you’ve done your degree in Malaysia or elsewhere, then get an official document from your university to state that you’ve duly completed your degree solely in English. If not, you’d have to show transcripts of your TOEFL or IELTS examination.

Bank Statement

Have at least AUD 5000 in a bank account under your name. If you don’t have such money, get your parents, relatives or friends to transfer that amount of money into your account. Once your balance reflects the target balance, have it printed out on official bank templates and get it signed by a bank manager. If not, you can also have the copies certified* officially.

Application Form 1208

Read the form thoroughly and complete the form as honest as you can. You’re not required to have a health insurance though it’s encouraged. Neither are you required to have a contact in Australia or anything. Just be honest and accurate.

Visa Fees

Check the websites above to have the most updated information. I paid RM930

*Certification

Unless you want to provide originals, my suggestion is to get your ALL of your documents photocopied and certified by the Commissioner for Oaths/Notary Publics. To find your nearest Comm for Oaths, check out this directory. A certified page usually costs about RM4-5.

Should you have further doubts or questions, please email the Australian High Commission. They will provide you the information fairly quick.

LODGING OF DOCUMENTS

2016’s process (varies yearly)

Online appointments are to be made on VFS’s website on the 11th July 2016 at 9.00 AM. After 100 appointment slots were given away, the lucky 100 will get a specific date where they were told WHEN and WHERE the lodging of their documents will take place. Health check-ups are done after lodging, not before. You’ll be notified of how you can go about doing so AFTER you’ve lodged your documents.

Tip: If you happen to be unlucky enough to have missed this deadline, check Australian High Commission of Malaysia website a month later or so and see if all slots have been taken up. Occasionally (though rare), initial applicants may be rejected due to insufficient documents or ineligibility. If that happens, they will announce on the website that they are still accepting applications.

Good luck!

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2013’s Process (My personal experience)

The lodging process usually takes place on the 1st working day of July, each year, at the Australian High Commission in KL along Jalan Yap Kwan Seng. The High Commission officially opens at 8.30am but the queue for this particular visa will start 8 hours before. In July 2012, the queue started from 10.00pm or so. In July 2013, you might want to get there about this time or earlier.

Yes, you’ll need to sacrifice a bit of sleep but hey, it’ll be worth it. Bring enough liquids and some snacks with you. Bring a mat, a foldable chair, a book, an iPad, a laptop, friends and family to keep you company. Time passes faster when you’re having fun.

At about 7.30 am, an officer will come by and start passing out the numbers. Once you get your number and your appointment time, turn up punctually for the actual application process itself.

There is no interview for the application process. You basically have to submit your forms, pay the fee, and wait patiently to receive the bio-metrics and medical examination document. The whole process will take about another 2 hours.

Go to VFS/AVAC the earliest soonest possible at Wisma MCA to submit your biometrics. You will receive a receipt after your submission.

Do your chest x-ray examinations at either one of these panel clinics. It’s an e-health visa thing so the clinic admin will submit the examination results on your behalf. Chest x-rays will cost you about RM100-RM110.

Once you’ve done the routine and gone through all the hassle, pat yourself on the back, sit and wait.

I got my visa within 4 working days. Some people got it within 2 weeks. Be patient and it’ll eventually come through.

Good luck and happy travels.

PS-Don’t worry about looking for jobs and accommodation prior to securing the visa. There are plenty of jobs and places to stay once you get here. If you’d like to follow me on how I go about job-hunting in Australia then bookmark/subscribe to this blog to find out.

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Ying Tey (Piccola Ying) is a Malaysian freelance writer based in Germany. She's always in the pursuit of adventures and tales; so far, she's chalked up 68 countries to date. She'd previously funded her travels by teaching English on Costa Cruise Ships (yes–including the one that sank!), by making caffè lattes in London and Melbourne, and by writing copy for a Singaporean advertising agency, that persuades you to buy a Mini Cooper instead of a Toyota.

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498 comments

Hi Pinky,
Thanks for dropping by. I’m sorry, I don’t think you’d be eligible for the visa if you don’t have a degree or have at least completed 2 years of undergraduate study. I could be wrong however. You could email the Australian High Commission to verify this.

icic…thx ur advice ya…btw im wanna applying the working holiday in australia & major in fruit picking or packing or thinning. So which part of australia u will be advice ?? or else do u hv any vacancies link of this job in melbourne??

Most fruitpicking and farm jobs usually takes place in regional parts of Australia in any state. You can check out http://www.gumtree.com.au, jobshop.com.au,http://www.pickingjobs.com/australia/ and google for some more. No, Melbourne is a city…they don’t have much labour jobs here though they probably do have it in the state of Victoria.

from your article, we were discourage to waste $ to translate our docs into english. but i prefer to translate it to avoid my documents being banned on the day of lodgement. may i know who should i liaise to get my malay docs. translated? (sorry im lost)

Hi Leong, I’m not sure why you want to have your documents translated as I’ve mentioned before the Immigration Officer specifically mentioned that nothing needs to be translated. Anyway, if you still want to, I you could perhaps ask some Commissioner for Oaths if they also do translation. Some do.

Hi! Im very interested in this visa and will do all it takes to get it. I have all the requirements needed for the application however my question is, i heard people going on and on about how difficult it is to obtain it. So if i do all the steps right and fulfill all the requirements, what is the success rate? I mean i heard there is only 100 slots every year and if i successfully applied, what would be the reason of rejection as to what people are saying that it is hard to get the visa even if i submitted all the required documents.

The last question is if i get approved in July 2013 application, how soon can i leave to aussie upon receiving the confirmation of the visa?

Hi Jonathan, as you can see from my previous blog entry, it’s a first come first serve basis visa. Which means, if you queue up on time and are within the 100 applicants of the year, and possessing all the right documents, there’s no reason for your application to be rejected. And once you’ve received the confirmation of the visa, you can very well leave the very next day or within the next few months if you wish.

I didnt know the opening was in July n have totally missed it!! Now I was planning to go to New Zealand for the working holiday visa scheme (apply in Jan n go there in Feb 2013) from Feb’13 – Jun’13 and then apply for the Australia work holiday visa in July. Am I still eligible for it? The requirement state that ‘ have not held a working holiday visa’ however in bracket class 417 & 462…? I am not sure of how this goes.

1. So there is no interview actually?
2. So as long as i meet all the requirement including the medical checkup, i will get my holidays and working visa?
3. Actually my plan is a 3 in 1 plan: holiday, working, and to do my selective in a hospital (selective as in doing some attachment/clinical posting in hospital), so do u think that can be happen, as in I am allowed to do so with holidays and working visa.

To answer your first question, I can confirm that there isn’t an interview (based on my experience). Yes, if you meet all requirements AND are one of the first 100 people who apply for the visa, then there shouldn’t be a problem. As for doing an attachment in a hospital, I’m not sure if the working holiday visa allows it. Maybe it depends on the duration of your attachment I guess. You could perhaps write to the Immigration Officer to clarify.

I am very interested in getting this Visa and I should be qualified for most of the requirements. However I am having concern regarding the medical checkup section. What exactly does the checkup includes? Frankly I am legally OKU with slight vision impairment issues, do you think this condition would caused me to failed the medical qualification? Also how good are the job perspective in Australia? Which city’destination is best recommended?

The medical checkup demands you only to get a chest x-ray, probably to determine if you have tuberculosis. The process is pretty simple, done in a day, in one of the panel clinics. You’ll have to foot the cost yourself but that’s all. You don’t need to do the medical examination until you’ve lodged your application along with the required documents. You can’t really fail the med exams unless you do really have TB. Job prospects are good everywhere as long as you don’t mind doing anything. Do look up gumtree.com.au to see the kind of jobs you can do or thejobshop.com.au that caters more for holidaymakers. Big cities like Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth usually offer good prospects in hospitality and temp desk jobs while the outback all around Australia offer agricultural and farming jobs that pay relatively well. The key is to gain some experience in any part of Australia and move around. Employers prefer hiring travelers who have at least some sort of experience in Australia but are happy to take on anyone who doesn’t mind a minimum wage (but don’t sell yourself short. 10 AUD an hour is just slavery). Good luck!

Hi Nathaniel, I don’t think so as the requirements did state that you need to have a degree or finished two years of undergraduate studies. You also need an IELTS test to prove your English proficiency.

A graduate diploma, according to the Australian education system, is something you get after you get your Bachelor degree. It’s when you don’t do an Honours program, you’re required to have a graduate diploma before qualifying for a Masters Degree. I hope that makes sense. Having said that, having a Diploma means you’ve probably completed 2 years of undergraduate study, I presume? If that’s the case, you do qualify.

Hi, I have got a question. So as long as you queue up and you get the number within 100 you are only consider successfully lodging the docs? That means I am not blindly pay for the lodging? I only scared after I submit they said the quota is already fulled. By the way, when you were queueing, were there lots of ppl? And did all of them manage to get the numbers? I’m just wondering how high is the chances getting the numbers

Hi Jessy, I’ve written a rather vivid piece on my experience here: http://tinywanderer.com/2012/07/03/how-far-would-you-go-to-secure-a-work-holiday-visa/ and that pretty much sums up the entire ordeal. The earlier you queue up, the better your chances are. The first girl started lining up at 10.00pm the night before to secure the number. My friend and I queued up at about 1am and we got number 38 and 39. By 3.30am, the quota’s been filled but still there were people who came. I think those who got number 101-110 get to be on the waiting list but unfortunately there’s no guarantee that those on the waiting list would be considered. I’d suggest you to get there earlier so that you get to secure numbers below 100. Good luck!

Yeah, my letter of good conduct came in the post within a month’s time. That’s because I wasn’t in the country then. If it’s not a hassle for you, you can also collect the letter of good conduct in person.

Yeah, you can photocopy the bank book or the FD slip as long as the bank’s logo and your name is visible on the slip. You basically just have to prove that you have enough money in your own bank account for the application. Then, you’ll have to certify those copies.

Hi Piccola, I am wondering about one thing as you didn’t mention at all. Did you certify your passport? If you do, is it only the page shows the details or also with another page with signature? As I do not understand the checklist written: Certified copies of the biodata pages of all passports or travel documents (including the photograph), that means we have to certify the photo as well?

Hi Jessy, I photocopied my biodata page of my passport (it has a photo on it) and a few other pages where I’ve got visas and stamps on them. Then, I got all those photocopies certified. Hope that helps?

Angel21/07/2015

Hello piccolo just to check do we need to bring all original documents along ie passport birthcert etc or the certified version is sufficient?

I think you’d need to bring everything original and certified, with the exception of your birthcert. I’ve forgotten if they checked against the copies but you’d need your original passport if I’m not mistaken.

Hi there Piccola! I would love to know how did you secure a job after you got there. Was it hard to get a job in Aust or it depends on certain places/jobs you looking for? I don’t mind selling ice creams with a cute truck in a theme park you know but how much acceptance of these people towards foreigners? And how’s the wage there? I know all these questions may sound a bit clueless as you may not have the stats or much info but well, I love to know your experience once you got there, the process you go through until you got your first job. Thanks in advance for you reply. Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks for sharing these Panic Guide, it helps a lot!

Hi Jenn,
To get a job in Australia is definitely not difficult as long as you’re not picky. You can use websites like gumtree.com.au, seek.com.au, thejobshop.com.au and recruitment agencies to find jobs. For jobs in the hospitality industry, gumtree.com.au was great. The trick is to send out as many CVs as you can. It was also really easy for me to work in cafes and restaurants as I’ve had prior experience. I was working 3 jobs within a month. Minimum wage should be about 15AUD and could go up to 21-22 AUD or higher if it’s an award wage for that specific industry. Have a clear, thorough and well-formatted CV to gauge the employer better. If cafes are what you’re aiming for, photocopy your CV and hand them personally to the managers in charge. Walk into a cafe or restaurant, say you’re looking for work and pass them your CV. If they like the way you present yourself, they’d call you. There are a lot of international students and immigrants in Australia so you’re not going to stand out. Be confident and sell yourself well. Let me know if you have other questions! 🙂

A few other questions:
1. I finished my Degree of Science in a private college from Malaysia. However my course was done under a twinning programme from University in UK. Should it be sufficient without the need of getting a letter from the University to proof that my course was solely conducted in English?

2. Can I do my health check/x-ray scan and gets the required health documents before I lodge my submissions on 1st July? I don’t want to wait ’till last minute.

No worries, Jenn. Yes, it would be sufficient if you have an official letter from the University to prove that your course was solely conducted in English. As for the medical examination, no, you won’t be able to do it until you’ve lodged the documents. You’ll receive an official letter/receipt from the Immigration Department to do your medical checkup right after.

Thank you so much for putting your time to craft this post. Here’s a few questions:

1. Say, I’ve lodged the documents, and I’ve gotten the visa, what’s next?
2. How long’s the working holiday visa we’re entitled?
3. I can choose anytime to go to Australia as long as it is within the time frame of the visa?

If you’ve got the visa, the next thing is to plan your departure. Buy your flight ticket and go! You have a one year working holiday visa (multiple entry) and you also have 1 year to enter the country, from the time they grant you the visa. Once you enter the country, you’ll have another year to work and travel in Australia legally.

Re: A Government Letter of Good Conduct (Terribly important) or a certified* copy

I went onto the Malaysian Consular Website and registered as a user and on the landing page I’ve been informed of the following:

“The Statutory Declaration is eligible to all Malaysian, except for applicant who will be visiting any of the following countries: The United States of America, Singapore, Spain, France, Papua New Guinea or Australia.”

So do I still need the statutory declaration? Where and how can I apply for it?

What you require is a Letter of Good Conduct, not a Statutory Declaration (SD). SD document used to suffice and could be done in a day but the requirements have changed and now you need a Letter of Good Conduct, which requires one month for it to be processed. To apply, follow the instructions on the website. You’ll need to fill out an online application, have it printed out and then lodge it in Putrajaya with the required documents. Similarly, you can also mail it to Putrajaya but I don’t quite trust the postal system.

Ah, really? What about the passport photos and photocopies of your passport? Are you also supposed to scan them and send them online? If that’s the case, perhaps it’s much easier for everyone. Putrajaya can be a hassle to get to.

Ah yes. You’d need to apply online but after submitting the application, you’re still required to print out the document and submit the other documents like passport photocopies and photos either via mail or in person.

Nice! You have to do the French Riviera! Train ride is a good option but the trains are so badly graffiti-fied especially the windows it kinda spoils the view a little. And Cannes is where all the nice french people are! Enjoy your trip! Post something about it!

Haha! This is not my first time in France but definitely the first in French Rivieria, if you don’t count Monaco, that is. We did take a train from Paris to Antibes and it was rather enjoyable. Just finished Antibes and we car-shared with some strangers to get to the Grenoble (the Alps) last night. Harrowing ride indeed. Definitely will post up something soon.

hi, from “WORK AND HOLIDAY VISA APPLICATION CHECKLIST”, there is an item “Certified copies of passport or travel documents (new and old showing any previous travels or visa grants”…Do this means that we need to photocopy whole passport instead of just front page?Thanks

I have to say, this is the most detailed piece of article i read so far about applying for a working holiday visa in Australia. Definitely gives me a point on where to start.
And also I happen to found your blog, is what I’d been looking for all this while, “A Malaysian Chinese Wanderer”, BRAVO!

Just wondering, when should we submit the bio-metrics and do chest x-ray examination? Can we do it on the next day aft we have applied the visa? (As in, apply on Monday, do check x-ray examination & submit bio-metrics on Tuesday) . Thanks 🙂

You can do it anytime after you lodge your visa documents. However, your visa won’t be processed till you submit your medical examinations. So the faster you do it (after applying the visa), the faster you’ll get your visa! 🙂

Hi Piccola,
May i know that working holiday izzit like one person can only apply once for different countries or only one country? Can malaysian get working holiday in canada? another question is not so relate to working holiday, but can u give some advice to me since you always travel coz am freshgraduate then wish to get the permanent job either in australia or new zealand which both country i never been before and i heard that asian is difficult to gt jobs there. And if i really want to get a aus or new zealand permanent job do i need to proof for IELTS? and do you know any website that offer jobs in those countries? thanks

Yes, you can apply for a Working Holiday visa for both Australia and New Zealand but you’re only allowed once for each country. No, there isn’t a WHV Canada for Malaysians. To get permanent jobs in both of the countries may be difficult if you don’t have professional experience or if you’ve never completed your studies there. Doing an IELTS test doesn’t mean you’re qualified for of the jobs offered–it’s just a standard test to prove your level of English. There are jobs in Australia advertised on http://www.gumtree.com.au, or seek.com.au but they probably prefer to hire Australian/NZ residents.

i have seen your previous replied saying that “one year working holiday visa (multiple entry) and you also have 1 year to enter the country”. Does it mean that after end of working holiday i still legal to enter australia for finding permanent job?

piccola, since am planning go for working holiday if possible i wish to get a permanent job there but in current situation am not doing the IELTS. The problem is the employer in australia really care about whether i have IELTS?should i take before i go so that i qualified to get permanent job? can you please suggest?

Hi Oxy, well, first of all, you need an IELTS test cert to prove that you have a certain level of English. It is important for the Immigration Office to decide whether to approve your visa or not. Unless, you have done a university degree entirely in English. In that case, you’d need your university admin to write a letter, to prove that that’s the case.

When I mean you are granted 1 year of working holiday visa, it means you can get into Australia anytime within one year (after the visa’s approved). Meaning, if your visa is granted on the 31st July 2013, you’d have till 31st July 2014 to enter the country. Then, you have 1 year to STAY after your entry. That means, if you enter Australia on the 24 September 2013, you are allowed to stay a year from then on. Even if you were to leave Australia and to go back to Malaysia for 1 month, it still counts. So use your time wisely.

Working Holiday Visas are not meant to be used to look for permanent jobs. It’s unlikely that an employer will take you on as a permanent staff unless you are very highly skilled. Chances are, you’ll go to Australia and get casual jobs-like waitressing, working in a hostel, housekeeping, temp office jobs, etc.

Yes, if you are prudent with your salary, you’ll be able to save enough to pay off your debts. But bear in mind that rent, food and transportation can be expensive. If you cook daily, share a room with a friend or live in a house share, you’ll be able to minimize your costs effectively.

I’m planning to do this either in australia or new zealand or US.. haven’t make my mind tho(if you can give some guidance perhaps). all friends of mine did this but through an agency (speedwing). i’m wondering izzit troublesome to do this all by myself (looking for employer, accommodation, etc)?

I’m not sure what speedwing arranges for you but a Working Holiday Visa for Australia is a visa and not a program (ie: an au pair program). You can engage a migration agency to help you out with the visa but I’m not sure of their success rate. As for when you get there, it’ll be easier and cheaper for you to sort things out yourself than getting an agent to do it for you.

Hi Ying. Thanks so much for the guide. It has been extremely helpful 😉

Well, I would appreciate if you would help clarify some matters…

1. Assuming I apply on 1 July, can the whole application process (incl biometrics and medical check-up) be completed in a day? Do I need to return another day for any follow-up / collection of results etc?
2. In the application forms, there are certain questions like:

– “What type of employment do I seek” – would “casual/odd jobs” / “temporary office job” be sufficient? Do I need to be more specific / will they probe what my plans are?

– “proposed travel date” – as it is difficult to pinpoint travel dates for now, am planning to put in random dates for now. Similarly, will they do any follow-up?

– “health insurance”- I understand this is not mandatory but encouraged? Will it affect my application approval if I do not apply?

1) I can’t confirm if the whole application process can be completed in a day because for those who applied for the visa in 2012, the servers broke down on the day and the Officers couldn’t give us the medical forms needed prior to the examination. Hence, we waited for about 2-3 days before receiving the medical forms in our email inbox. However, I managed to get the biometrics done on the same day of lodging of application.

2) You could put hospitality casual jobs, farmwork or like you said, temporary office job could also work.

3) Nah, no follow ups. Just put any dates you like(as long as it’s one month after the lodging date just to be safe).

4) No, it won’t affect your application approval in anyway. After all, there isn’t a point in getting health insurance if your visa isn’t approved.

It is me again….thanks for your reply last time.
I have some new questions regarding the documents.

We are asked to prepare these document before the lodging day.

1) A Birth Certificate : Can my university certified this?

2) A Government Letter of Good Conduct : I already have a letter of good conduct, but the passport number (old passport) printed on it is different from my current passport number. So is this letter of good conduct that i am having is use-able?

4) Proof of English : I have an undue IELTS cert, do i need to photocopy it and get it certified? If yes, then can my uni certify for me?

5) Bank Statements to show proof of funds : So i just need to show them, and no need to photocopy and get it certified? and if need to certify it, where can i get it certified?

First of all, your university has no official authority to certify any of your documents. You need a notary public or a commissioner for oaths to certify your documents. For commissioner for oaths, it’s probably RM3-5 for each page of certification. You can photocopy all your documents(IELTS cert, bank docs, birth cert, etc), and alongside with your originals, you can bring it to the Comm for Oaths to have them certified.

I think you might need a new Letter of Good Conduct because it expires after a year. You can clarify this with the Immigration Officer of Australia by emailing them your questions.

oh ya one more question, may i know working in australia can cover back all the previous expenses do you have money left when you when back to malaysia? coz in case i need pay back those money that i borrow from others. Thanks =]

To have my documents certified, it should be either by notary public or a commissioner for oaths, some said it needs to be by notary public and not commissioner for oaths, is that true?
May i know where you have all your documents certified? The location of the firms / office and the charge per page?

That’s not true, Steve. You can have your docs certified by the Commissioner For Oaths because that was what I did. I managed to have mine certified in two places, one in Damansara Uptown (you can try: http://www.damansarauptown.com/search/label/Commisioner%20for%20Oath?max-results=150) and the other in some tax building in Wangsa Maju. The Wangsa Maju one was cheaper, about RM4 for each page while the one in Uptown charged me about RM8 per page. A Notary Public would charge you about RM50.

I’m not sure. You can check with the Immigration Officer (by writing to them) to see if your professional certificate is valid. As for the rest of the documents that you need, please read the above post.

i’m just wondering.. if I managed to apply for the visa.. and got it in july.. and i wish to go australia for a week in sept then come back to malaysia. after that only start my working holiday in dec… would it be possible?

or once I got my visa approved, the moment i step into australia it’ll be counted as day 1 of my visa?

Yeah, it starts the minute you step into the Australia. If you go in September, that means your visa starts from then on, regardless of how long you stay. If you intend to do what you suggested then you may be wasting a few months of your visa by going back to Malaysia.

may i ask you whether I am eligible for visa application with situation i described below?

Here is my situation:
I am currently taking the last two papers of ACCA qualification (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), which is expected to be completed in June 2013. However, the result of examination will be released in August 2013 and I realize that approval of working and holiday visa is due on 1st working day of July 2013 (if possible). Therefore, I would like to ask whether CAT qualification (Certified Accounting Technician) or ACCA qualification (which is in the progress of completing) is eligible for the requirement of applying work and holiday visa.

Note: I have studied in Sunway University College in Malaysia for more than two years and I am studying CAT and ACCA courses without taking degree cert.

Perhaps then, you can ask Sunway University College to provide you with the right documents to prove that you’ve completed to years of your course? That’s probably your best bet. Unfortunately, I’m not an Australian Immigration Officer so I can’t completely tell you for sure. You can definitely clarify your doubts with the High Comm by emailing them. Good luck!

Thank for your reply. If I have the document which can prove that I have completed two years of course, means I am eligible for applying this visa even though I have not finish my course yet? Equal chance of getting this visa compared to others?

I did email to Help Desk Australia and he replied me:

“Kindly note, the education requirements for working holiday is the applicant must have degree or above.”

However, i am not clear whether ACCA qualification is in the list of Tertiary qualifications.

Hi Yeo, don’t worry. You’re not annoying me but perhaps if you think that you qualify, you can give it a try? It’s really hard to tell you whether is ACCA considered a tertiary qualification. Perhaps it is?

Hi Yeo, Yeah, it could be worth trying. I think if your documents aren’t valid, they’ll tell you on the day of lodgment itself. You won’t be required to pay anything should they find your application incomplete, invalid or something.

I did email them but they replied me official answer which still can’t clarify my question about whether ACCA qualification (which is in the progress of completing) is included in which category of tertiary qualification. =(

Hey Yeoh! Im from Sunway University College studying ACCA, and I’m attempted to apply for this Work and Holiday Visa too!
Could you tell me how was the progress after that? As I would like to know whether ACCA is accepted for this Visa or not.

On the website, it is stated we can lodge the application at either the avac centre or the high commission. How would they determine the number of applicants if people went to both places on July 1st? Or am I missing something…

Check the High Commission’s website again, a few days before 1st July to find out the exact location of the lodgment of application. It usually states a specific place: at the High Comm or AVAC. For the past few years, it’s always been at the High Comm.

Thank you so much.I have checked the malaysian consular website and there is a notice that no more application for letter of good conduct via that website, and no people answer for the call too, should i go to the office directly?

The Malaysian Consular’s website can be a bit misleading. You just have to fill up the online application, and once completed, print that document out and head over to Putrajaya with relevant documents so that you can lodge your application for letter of good conduct.

Hi Piccola,
May I know what do you means our degree is teaching solely by English? If all of my main subjects are conducted in English, and there are some subject like BM,Sejarah teaching in BM. Is it my degree considered conducted solely in English?

Hi Piccola,
First, I would like to thank you for your awesome blog! 🙂 I love reading your stories!You inspired me so much in enjoying what the world got to offer. Okay, straight to the questions.
1. Which page(s) do i need to certified for the passport copy? I just renewed my passport, so its all clean and empty. So I guess only the details of me and the one with my signature?
2. For the 2years of education, shall i certified the Statement of Academic Results?(contains all the subjects, grades, and how long) or only the degree certificate?
3. For the bank statement, is there any time period for the certification of sufficient funds?(Such, it need to be certified 1 month before applying the visa) As i would like to settle things as early as possible.

1) Yes, only your biodata page.
2) You can do both. I did both because I wanted to prove that my subjects were conducted in English (though by right it should be since I studied in Australia) but yeah-I actually photocopied both and had them certified.
3) No, I don’t think there’s any time period; but the more recent, the better. As in, they’d like to see that you have the funds, closer to the date of your application, rather than 4 months before the application.

Thank you for the reply!
I guess i shall certify the statement of academic then. Btw, just one more thing, for the bank statement, the bank itself already certified true copy for me. Do I still need the certification from the commissioner for oath?

Thanks again!
p/s its sYafiq, not sHafiq. (Its okay, I got it all the time) hahah 😉

Sorry, Syafiq. My bad. It’s my compulsive desire to answer as quickly as possible but I obviously have neglected to call people by their right names. 🙂 Anyway, yes. All copies that were photocopied and certified by relevant authorities, STILL have to be certified by Commissioner For Oaths. Or at least, based on my personal experience anyway! Good luck! 🙂

hehe, Okay,alrigh then. Thank you! Will ask you more if i have a further question. Hope you dont mind as im one of those people who have sleepless night time to time just thinking about this freakin visa thing! all i want is to get it right! huhu
thank again yea! 😉

Yes. You basically have to photocopy the part to prove that you have X amount of funds and that those funds belong to you, hence the first page with your details. Then you’ll need to get it certified by Comm. for Oaths.

Hi Piccola,
My university has sent me the proof of English through email (scanned copy, in pdf format with lecturer signature). Do you think i can just print out the pdf file and ask Oaths to certify? Or is it better i request the original copy from university?
Thank you.

Well, I think a printed copy would suffice unless the Comm of Oaths that you go to is a stickler for original documents. But if you think that’s not good enough, you can always request for the original copy.

hi there, i try to fill out the application of the government letter of good conduct. At the part to upload the passport size photo, I already edited my photo to passport size 3.5cm x 5 cm, and to jpeg and png format. but it pop out invalid format when I tried update. Can you give me some guidance for this problem? Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.

You don’t have to upload your photo on the website. You’ll just have to provide the original photos when you submit your documents in person at Putrajaya. You’re meant to print out the online application, btw.

Hi Piccola,
Just a question, I have a passport expiring next year Sept. A friend of mine whom has NZ PR told me it’s better to have passport renew first as the process of transferring visa from old passport to new passport is quite troublesome. Is it advisable to have it renew first before applying letter of good conduct/lodging application?
Besides I have Commonwealth bank account (was a student there), would it be sufficient if I am able to provide the statement stating the optimum amount?

Yes, I reckon it’ll be better to have your passport renewed first. It will definitely save you a lot of hassle. Besides, renewing your passport these days takes only about 45 minutes. If you have a Commonwealth Bank Account, try having your online bank statement printed out showing sufficient funds required. Then, get it certified.

May I know how much did you spend from the preparation until you get the visa (visa fees, x-ray, IELTS, certified document, and any other hidden expenses). I would like to know about the job and accommodation you had too. How much pay you get for the job, and how much you pay for your accommodation? I would like to know the approximated total amount I will need to spend for this working holiday in Australia.

Hmm. I think I’d spent about about than RM1200 for certification of documents, visa fees, x-ray, running around getting things done, etc. I didn’t need an IELTS test though. You’d also need to work out at least another RM1000 for flights to Australia. As for jobs, you can refer to the most recent post for details. Accommodation is probably the most expensive cost when you get to Australia. A bed in a hostel dorm could cost 25AUD or more while a small room in a flatshare may be at least 120-150 AUD per week (in Melbourne), depending where you’re staying. So let’s just say, you’d need at least RM2200 before getting to Australia and about RM6500 (2000 AUD) to start off with as a comfortable cushion, when you get there. I’m coming up with that approximate amount by factoring in the level of comfort that you’re familiar with. You can most definitely reduce the costs if you know how to rough it or are willing to CouchSurf, etc.

Thank you for going through the trouble and coming up with this blogpost. I have a question, you’ve mentioned that it would take 1-2 months for us to get the letter of good conduct but you managed to get the visa after 4 working days. Does that mean that you could travel to AUS after those 4 working days or did you have to wait for the 1-2 months for the letter of good conduct? Also, must all the application be taken on the 1st of July? Do you happen to know, when is the next intake of the applications? Again, i appreciate your effort here!

Hi Ann, the letter of good conduct is needed for the application of the visa, hence you’d have to apply for the LOGC (Letter of Good Conduct) a month or two, prior to the visa application day. After the lodging of documents, you’d need another day to do your biometrics and medical checkup. After you have submitted every document possible needed for the visa, it would take up to 1 month for the visa to be processed. I was lucky enough to get it within 4 days, instead of a month. However, there are cases where people waited for at least 3 weeks before they had their visa approved.

Yes, all the applications have to submitted in person at the Australian High Commission on the 1st of July. Good luck!

Hi, thanks for this wonderful information. Can I know what time did you went to the VFS/AVAC to submit your biometrics? I heard my friend telling me some went at 2 or 3am to que at the entrance. Is this true? You went that earlier too?

Hello Jane,
Biometrics application and the lodging of the visa are two separate processes. You need to have lodged the visa at the Australian High Commission before being asked to submit your biometrics at the AVAC. You need to queue up to lodge the visa (as only 100 spots are allocated every year) but you can do your biometrics anytime after that. Read here to know what time you should queue up: http://wp.me/p2Dd2l-1q

Hi Piccola! Thank you for this guide; it has been my go-to page since I started my journey to apply for this visa. And the rest of your blog is wonderful and inspirational as well 🙂 Now a fan of your gallivants on FB

Just FYI, I emailed VFS Global and was told that a diploma level is not eligible, even if you’ve done at least two years in uni. Even if I were to ask my university for a letter that says that I’ve completed two years of study, my tertiary qualification will also be stated. Hence, my journey is done. Quite gutted, I must say. Have you had friends with diploma qualifications succeed in getting this visa?

Sorry to hear that it didn’t quite work out for you. Perhaps you could email the Australian High Commission to verify this? After all, they did mention that they require two year of undergraduate studies, regardless if it was a degree or a diploma. No, I don’t know of anyone with diploma qualifications who have applied for this visa. Perhaps you’ll have a better response by posing this question on the Working Holiday Visa FB page.

Yep, that’s what I did. VFS is the Visa and Migration Service department linked from the local High Commission. I tried to clarify it further, but the person who replied to my email wasn’t helpful at all 🙁

Hi, hope you dont mind I posted here.
i thought letter of two years of undergraduate study can be applicable for the education requirement by this visa? Isn’t it include two years of diploma as diploma is considered as undergraduate study?

hi ying.. just to share with my experience today in submitting the documents for the certificate of good conduct… i’ve called the ministry of foreign department to confirm who could actually certified the copy, and they told me that they (the foreign minstry dpt) can help to certify. hence i went to putrajaya just now and the lady in the counter chop the documents for me and i took the number and went to submit my application with the RM 20 fee… hmmm.. perhaps those who’s applying and planning to submit in hand can do so?

Hi, good day to you.
For the AUD5000 evidence of funds, do we still need to show the bank statement at the customs? Also, do we need to get a return ticket as well? or one way should be fine? Thank you.

Hi Riddel, No, you don’t need to show the bank statement to the customs. Once you have the visa, you don’t need anything else when you enter Australia. And no, you don’t need a return ticket. A one way’s fine, but do buy it after you get your visa.

I have a degree from oz Uni so I just photocopy my cert is that enough or do I need to put in transcript as well? My Uni gave me like letter of completion of studies which states that it is done in English should I photocopy that as well? It is stated that have a letter of support from government how do I get the letter of support is the government letter of good conduct it? Awaiting your reply. Thank you.

Probably the copies of your degree certificate and letter of completion would do. And if you read my blog post, you’ll find out how to get your letter of good conduct from the government. And yes–that is the supporting letter.

Where do I go to get the form for the letter ofgood conduct? I went to the http://www.kln.gov.my and click on e-consular and click on certificate of good conduct and a form in English pop up and I fill that up and print it out but when I go to the office to submit the form they tell me it is the wrong form. Then where do I find the correct form? The sample form shown to me was in BM but the whole site is in English. Please help. I search the whole website and all leads to the same form that I have filled in.

When you went to the office, didn’t you ask the Officer what would be the right form if you’ve filled in the wrong form? You’re meant to go here: http://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/online and then if you’re a first timer, you’re supposed to register first. Then, you can log into the website and fill in a form for Letter of Good Conduct. It’s probably 2 pages long. There’s probably a form for Statutory Declaration but that’s not the one you need. Good luck!

Hi near mind bout that I figured it out was on the correct website was told will take 2 months to get letter of good conducts? I’m from Kuching. 2 months I won’t make it to 1 July working holiday visa. And another question I put higher education as my degree from Oz does that mean I made a mistake there? I already send in my application! Oh my!

I think it’ll only take a month for it to be processed. However, if you don’t get your Letter of Good Conduct in time, apparently you can also use the receipt of application as a proof that you’ve applied for it. And as for what you’ve filled up, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Chances are, they’re not going to come after you. Heh. 🙂

Hi Piccola, sorry for disturbing you. Can you further explain about this comment you said? Because I am confused about what you said=.= Do you mean that we still can apply even if letter of application is still under process?

“I think it’ll only take a month for it to be processed. However, if you don’t get your Letter of Good Conduct in time, apparently you can also use the receipt of application as a proof that you’ve applied for it. And as for what you’ve filled up, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Chances are, they’re not going to come after you”

Yeo, what I meant was, if Debra has already filled up the application form for the Letter of Good Conduct wrongly or something, there is NOTHING she can do about it. She’ll just have to wait for the Letter of Good Conduct to be processed. And in 2012, many people didn’t have their Letter of Good Conduct in their hands when they lodge in the application for the Work Holiday visa on July 1st. That was because they applied for the Letter of Good Conduct, late. For that reason, the Immigration Officer had allowed applicants to show the receipt of the application of Letter of Good Conduct on July 1st, to show that they’ve applied for it. These applicants however, did need to submit the copy of Letter of Good Conduct once they’d received it…even if it was a later date. Does this make sense?

Oh, thank you very much. I understood. It helps me too =)
My current situation is I sent my documents through post to ministry of foreign affairs but the status of application still shows ” Supporting Documents Have Not Been Received” after 1 week. I was worried if I am not able to receive the Letter of Good Conduct on time.

Nah. I don’t think it matters that much. And, I’m not sure how you applied for your LOGC. I went to Putrajaya person to hand in the application form. And then they printed a receipt of application for me. But if you’ve sent it via post, perhaps it’s the email that you’re talking about.

Hi Piccola and everyone else,
I wanna clarify on the LOGC application, I have just applied it via the online system on kln.gov.my. I just have to filled up the form and print out the application acknowledgement, that’s all. And I did call to the Ministry of Foreign Affair, they said no need to provide supporting documents. Is that correct? Anybody facing the same issue out there? Thank you very much! 🙂

Just wanna double check with you for the good conduct cert application, there’s a part where you need to fill in the higher education in Malaysia. I finished my high school in Msia then went oversea for my degree. Therefore, this part I should (as what I understand from the statement written there) fill in my high school information only, izzit? Thank you 🙂
Cheers!

They said that need to be translated in english version if the document is in malay version, do i need to translate my birth certificate to only english version if it is in both english and malay version?

Hi Piccola, you said that we have to get official document from our Uni to proof our English , do we have another way ? Like, we write a letter about the proof of English and ask our head faculty to sign on it ?

ok thx ^^
I just found out , under my transcript stated “Language of Delivery and Assessment – English” and I completed my degree in Segi College , which means that i don’t need any official document that proof of my English already , am i right ?

Perhaps you’re better off directing such questions to the VFS or Immigration Australia? After all, I’m not the one approving your visa…I reckon that could work but just to be safe, please clarify with the appropriate authority.

Hello! Wanted to ask you bout the funds. Do I need to transfer the money to my Aussie bank account before arriving (after securing the visa)? Or maybe just a portion?
I read that it is relatively easy to open a bank account in Aus and I can do that online two weeks prior to my arrival with Commonwealth Bank. What would be your advice or maybe you can share how you managed your funds when you just got there.

Hi Jay,
No, you don’t have to. I arrived in Australia with some cash and a debit card from my usual bank. Then, I opened a bank account with Commonwealth Bank a few days later. I don’t know you can do it online, prior to your arrival. If you know how to get it done, that’s great. They normally need a residential address, a local phone number and your passport. If you want to open a savings account, you’d need a TFN number. But you need to get to Australia before applying for a TFN number. It’s for tax purposes.

Once your account is opened, you can easily sort out your funds online. If you enquire with the bank, they’ll show you on. They’re quite efficient and all really friendly.

Thank you for writing such extensive explanations into the process. I just couldn’t seem to find information like this from other websites.

However as I read thru vfs website it seems to have imbued with an appointment system, which would start taking application from 22nd July this year. I’m really confused now, is it the 1st of July or 2nd?

Good observation. It seems like they’ve changed the rules this year. Apparently the lodging of application begins on the 29th of July, but in order to do so, you’d need to book an appointment with VFS on the 22nd of July. Maybe this would make it easier and people no longer have to queue up a day before to get into the first 100.

I think so. Instead of first come first serve in the queue, it’ll be first come first serve for the first 100 who will make an appointment on the 22nd July, for the lodging of document on the 29th July. That is great because then, you guys don’t have to lose sleep on the day before!

I am from Kuching and is not familiar with KL so where VFS located in KL? And are you sure dont have to queue for the appointment what if go on the 22 July at 9am and they said sorry 100 people has already made appointment lol.

Ok thanks I’m a bit confuse it said make appointment on 22nd July so do we go there to make appointment (and have our biometics done i think cos said collect fingerprints and take pic) or we have to do it online and thru phone and then we have to go on 29 July again? So we have to fly there two times? Hmmm…

No, Debra. The appointment is done over phone or email. But the lodgement requires you to go there in person to submit the documents IN PERSON, and to get your biometrics. That’s on the 29th. So you only have to fly once.

Hi Piccola,
Thanks for your sharing, however I have a doubt, I did completed my undergraduate studies, but it was just three months in UK then I obtained the certificate. I previously done my advanced diploma in Malaysia and I went to UK for three months to get my BA, it’s kind of top up programs offered by my college and the Uni in UK, just wondering whether I still eligible for this working holiday visa? Since they require at least two years of undergraduate university study?

Hi piccola,
I ‘m really confuse about the change of the lodge date. Is it that’s mean 1st of the July we don’t need to queue up outside the embassy to get the number?just send an email or call on 22nd to lodge the document?just need to clarify to not make any disappointment.

Hi Piccola,
Can I get the photocopy of mykard and passport certified by my university? Or I have to go to a specific place to get them certified? I am just about to start apply for letter of good conduct. It is a bit too late to discover your post. Good job! Wish i am not too late for this. Thank you anyway 🙂

Hi Tianne, You’d need everything approved by the Commissioner for Oaths or a lawyer. You can search for either of them by googling them up. There are a few places in every district who have such legal services. Good luck!

Hi Piccola, how long does it take for your letter of good conduct to be approved? Also, did you get your documents certified for that or you don’t need to? There’s a new statement on the Govt website that says statutory declaration is not applicable for applicants to Australia. Does that mean we no longer need it for the letter of good conduct application? Thanks.

I would like to clarify on something. Does the RM15k have to be in my account until everything is approve or once I had printed out my bank statement and have been certified by commission of oath, I can transfer those RM15k back to my family?

The other question I had is that, I have to pay the fees upon my application with the VFS? Or I am only paying the fees once my application has been approved?

Well, to be safe–it’s best to hold on to the 15K till your visa’s been approved. And as for the fees, it has to be paid on the lodgement day itself. Chances of having your visa rejected is rare (once you made your application) but if it’s rejected, it’s usually due to incomplete documents (which they will advise you on the day itself) or the medical check up results (which is done after the lodging). However, as I’ve mentioned, it’s rare.

The Australia High Commission web site mention that we can make our appointment from 9am 22 July. Does it mean both phone or email appointment can be made only after 9am Malaysian time? Can one person make appointment via phone and email also? Just so curious..

Hi Dianna, did they specifically mention that they need an evidence of the medical insurance? Unless they’ve changed the application form, I think having a health insurance wasn’t really mandatory. It was merely encouraged.

I had downloaded a document checklist on what is needed for visa application from the immigration website and one of the document needed is “evidence of health insurance, if required”. So I wasn’t very sure what is an evidence of health insurance therefore I would like to seek advice from you.

I ‘m really confuse about the lodge date on 22nd July is just send an email or call to lodge the document or should directly go to there make an appoitment and that day is also pass all document to them?

Beside this, the address on 22nd July also confuse is the appointment make at VFS Australia Visa Application Centre located at Suite 19.06, 19th Floor, Wisma MCA 163, Jalan Ampang? I’m correct.

Hi Piccola,
I hope you could kindly please assist me in filling up the Form 1208 in few sections as I have no idea what to fill in the blanks.
1) Usual occupation (I have just graduated and not working currently. So I put there as student?)
2) What type of employment do you intend to seek during your stay?
3) Qualifications
4) I had previously went to Australia with a tourist visa. Do I have to disclose that as well?

Hi Piccola,
Sorry for the trouble, but I really hope you could kindly help me on the questions above as I had already prepared all the needed document except for the above questions. Thank you in advance. 🙂

1) You can put unemployed? Or recent graduate 2) I’m not sure. What kind of employment are YOU seeking for? 3) I don’t know what kind of qualifications you have so I can’t answer you. What kind of qualifications do you have? 3) If they ask if you’ve been to australia before, then yeah, you should indicate so.

Hi Piccola,
I have no idea what kind of employment they have in Perth for Working Holiday visa as previously I went to Sydney and this time I plan to go for Perth. Can you perhaps give me some idea on what kind of employment they have in Perth? As I knew from my friend is that fruit picking job is a lot in Perth but I do not intend to work as fruit pickers. Sorry for the trouble.

Hi, Today is D-day I called at 9am engaged can’t get through then kept calling cant get thru I emailed them I hope they got my email as scared if sudden surge of people emailing might not get thru (hope not fingers crossed). Tried calling again and again can’t get thru when I finally did get thru no one pick up the phone what the… Then I decided to try the online booking for appointment but guess was to late as it said no dates available for appointment. Argh…… So frigging sad I guess I didn’t get it. I don’t know. Feeling frustrated and lost.

Sorry that it didn’t quite work out. I thought it’d have been easier, making an appointment via a phone call or an email, instead of having to queue up outside the High Comm. Perhaps you could try again, next year? There’s also the NZ Working Holiday visa which you can apply. I believe it has a higher quota.

Hi Piccola,
In fact, phone call and email didn’t work. I have tried to call them b4 9, most lines were busy, some called in but no answer. I conclude that online application is the only method even their server busy. Yup, I knew that NZ have higher quote which is 1000 compared with Aus 100. Maybe I should try for NZ next year Jan despite I still prefer Aus

Hi Debra,
Same here. I started to call 9am and only manage to call in 10am. They told me all the appointment fully booked at 9:15am. I guess 9:10 already full for 100 applicants and another 5 minutes for those backup. They added almost all successful applicants applied online. I feel sad as I prepared for this since beginning of this year. What I can say is only the changing in application method this year confusing us. Feeling sad and no direction now..

I have checked the “Australia Working Holiday for Malaysian’s” Facebook page and read some comments saying apparently there were 20 slots for people queuing physically in front of the embassy. This is so unfair that in the website it says strictly by appointment only but those 20 that went physically got the spot. Heartbreaking.

Hey, I was actually there queueing up last night. To be honest, what I read on facebook was not true. I got a spot not because I queued up physically. Bunch of my friends helped me with the online method at home and I managed to secure one slot because of their help. Many who went to the centre, queued up all night did not get a spot (including me!) because the officers at the centre used the same online website to make the appointment for us. The website was crashed. Until 9:45am still no one could manage to secure an appointment there at the centre. And how is it possible they reserved 20 spots ONLY for the physicals? There were definitely more than that. I left at 10am.

I start preparing my documents in Apr all my stuff is done all prepared so upset and I can’t believe it that they accepted application for those who went physically there what the not fair as it said strictly phone or online application only. Stupid system!!

Hi Connie, lucky you. What time did ur friend apply for u online? I wasn’t that lucky sigh… So sad all the preparation all for nothing. Sad and frustrated I don’t like this new system they shouldn’t say by calling if they are only going to accept online application they should be more specific. Geez!

I’m as heartbreaking as you too! I got my Letter of Good Conduct done on April and all other information done and verified by a Justice of Peace and I couldn’t secure my spot on the online application. I got crashed twice at the final stage of entering the time slot! My heart just sank when I found out the 100 spot was fully reserved around 9.30am as I have already quit my job and got a one way ticket to Sydney this coming August getting all prepared for this WH Visa.

Sorry to hear that you didn’t get it too. Poor u! I feel for you. Oh you shouldn’t have quit ur job or bought tickets until it is confirm that u got the spot. I was lucky that I didn’t renew my passport I tot of doing so but my mum said no need to as it expires next year ask me to renew while in oz.

Oh well good luck to us finding jobs. I finished my uni in apr and had been lazying around and was hoping to fly back to oz but since that plan didn’t work I need to get job now. Sad.

Hey guys and girls, all I wanna say is don’t lose hope. Especially when you lot are all still young. The world is out there. Like some of you, I did my degree in Australia but after 3 years there, I was ready to bolt out of the country. I remember being very curious about the rest of the world instead. So I travelled and worked around the world till my heart’s content. It wasn’t till 7 years later and almost hitting 30, did I decide to do the Work Holiday visa in Australia.

So don’t get disheartened. A lot of other travelling opportunities out there.

Hi Debra, really sorry to hear that. I do feel bad for people who did not make it through. My friend successfully secured the spot for me at around 9:15am. While I was at the centre queueing up, the officers did came out and told us that we were supposed to make the appointment online or via phone calls. And from what I heard, most of the people who queued up overnight did not get a spot. I don’t like the new system too.

Yea I tried the online application bit it crashed like 3 times and when finally submitted said no dates available for appointment and my heart just sank when I read that it was confirmed once I received email which said:

Dear Mr/ Madam,

Thank you for writing to us.

THIS IS TO INFORMED YOU THAT THE WORK AND HOLIDAY APPOINTMENT IS ALREADY FULL.

PLEASE TRY AGAIN NEXT YEAR.
APPOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVIENECE.
THANK YOU.

Hi abby here，i did success to call in twice(around 9-910am), but no body pick up~Luckily still manage to get the appointment on 925am,using internet booking.Thanks Piccola for the info sharing all the while..

No worries, Abby. Glad I could help. Getting the visa sometimes can be a matter of life and death. Last year, getting it depended on effort while this year, it seems like it pretty much depended on luck! Maybe they might allocate more spots next year?

Yeap. Managed to book a slot. Contrary to everyone’s comment, I do not find the system is unfair. I called up VFS to clarify the entire process. The officer actually advised me to best book online. Even if I call the centre/queue on the spot, they still book using the same system. The officer did mention the system would be extremely slow but still best to do it online. Anyway it was my friend who manage to book a slot when I was still trying real hard.

Anyway I think it’s quite subjective. The checklist did not mention a translated birth cert. Or rather it says “Certified of copy of birth certificate”. Still pretty scare they would reject mine. So where did you translate yours?

Hi Piccola,
Just now I called to Australia Embassy to ask about the birth certificate things,that person in charge asked me to translate it to English,after that I rush to Mahkahmah Tinggi for translate it,then the officer told me that I should certified by notary republic,she saids commissioner for oaths can’t be used.Erm…is it true about it?because all my document had been certified by commissioner for oaths.

Hi Bee,
I’m not sure who you spoke to but judging from my personal experience, I neither translated my documents nor have my documents certified by the notary publics. I wrote to them last year and they said any Commissioner for Oaths are fine and that I didn’t have to get my birth cert translated. And I got my visa approved within 4 days. So I guess, if you spoke to the Australian Immigration Officers this year and they told you what to do, I guess you’ll just have to take their word for it.

I did mine at Malaysia Translation Association and endorsed by them. Freaking RM60! But as mentioned in the checklist, it says VFS recognize documents certified by notary public, commissioner of oath or lawyers. Although my translated birth cert is endorsed by them, I would still get it certified by lawyers/commissioner of oath. Anyway, it is best you call VFS to clarify. Been calling them since morning but no one is answering. geeez

jus a quick question. i had done my certification on the docs from a commissioner of oath 2 days ago. but when i go thru the docs 2day. i notice a mistake, which is wherby the certification cop done by the COO is in BAHASA, not english. is this acceptable?? or do i have to do another certification done with english COP by the COO??

I am one of the lucky 100 who secured a slot for the submission on 29th. I chose 1130am for my appointment and was there at 1030. In the end, i spent 5 hours just to complete the process. It was crazy… a lot of people did not have complete applications (missing documents etc.) and the lady working there was getting frustrated. Those who did not have all the docs wanted to ‘argue’ their case and this resulted in delays. I only got my docs verified around 1pm, waited almost 3 hours in line and was at the counter for only 2 mins. Then it was another round of waiting to pay (about an hour and a half) and another 30mins wait for biometrics. Even though I literally just sat there and waited most of the time, it was exhausting.

I saw a few people getting turned away that day for not having all the required docs. There were some who lodged and paid anyway despite incomplete submissions. The lady said it was really unfair to those who have prepared everything but failed to secure a slot. I’m not sure whether those rejected applications will be open again to the public.

Nevertheless, I am really thankful that I got my application submitted without problems as this was my last chance to apply for a work and holiday visa. I did my chest xray at Life Care in Bangsar for RM110 and is now waiting for confirmation of the visa.

Thanks for sharing, Jay! That was pretty much what happened the last time I lodged my application except there wasn’t much of a havoc. I also had everything done on the day itself except for the medical check-up which was only issued a few days later. I suppose you’d probably get your visa real soon, within these few days.But congratulations for making it! I can’t believe after all the information shared and insights learned, these people still have incomplete documents and dare to ‘argue’ their case. How unbelievable! I think the UK WHV had a better system. Everyone who wants to apply have to attend an interview and from there, Officers could judge for themselves if the candidates were legit or not. There were no mess, no hassle and no one would have dared argued with the High Comm Officers.

Hi guys.. first of all thanks alot Piccola for your awesome info here.. finally I am able to secure the appointment and went thru the medical check up already, now waiting for the visa approval.. hopefully everything goes smooth.. finger crossed.. haha.. and I have created a small group on facebook with some of the applicants that day to share our update and info on aussie whv and trips.. whoever interested to join us, can add me on FB: [email protected] and thanks again everyone here sharing all the useful info of whv application =）

Well, congrats MK! I hope you guys will continue to support and help each other out in organising the next few steps…meanwhile, enjoy Oz on my behalf!

MK08/08/2013

Thankiu very much Piccola! I also suggested your blog in our FB group, as your info here as well as your aussie working experience, really very much helpful to all whv newbies.. haha.. and wish you all the best in life ^^

Thanks for posting that day for submission’s updates 🙂 if you did not post, i might not be know the truth in behind. I was queued up with Connie and 20 ++ people on 22th July 2013 at Wisma MCA, Due to Connie have her friends helped to online secured a slot and she left before me.

Perhaps that we have about 20 people are in waiting list and i was the 13rd. I received a call from Australia High Commission at 9am on 19th September 2013, Thursday. The officer asked me whether am i still interested to logde application. I answered “of course” and i was shocked while having my breakfast after jogging… At first i thought i have no chance anymore, and i did not go for certify my IELTS, take my letter of good conduct…and even not fill up the application form and etc… at the same date, i rushed and double check for everything, went to VFS at around 1:30pm… I done my submission with biometrics around 3pm.

On 20th September 2013, the second day, I received the call from Australia High Commission, regarding they will charge my credit card for payment of AUD420. I am still waiting my visa to be grant… Finger crossed… wish to get the result by next week.. so that, i could get my flight to Australia around October 2013.

Here to post my sharing to someone follow this blog, thanks Piccola and wish the people who queue up with me could get the Visa too 🙂 Good luck.

Appreciate someone could let me know that does it mean you will definitely get the visa after the payment?

Wow-congrats! Well, usually they’d grant you the visa as long as you fulfil all the requirements and secured a spot for the application! They don’t usually take the payment unless they know that they could grant you the visa…

Hey Piccola, I’m one of those people who went to uni and completed 2 years of undergrad study before…..completion. It was in the US, I have a cert of enrollment that shows I was definitely in that uni for 2 years. I tried asking AVAC if my cert would count as the doc required for applying but they would not answer it directly. Perhaps you may have met someone who was in a similar situation? Very grateful for any advice that you can provide.

If you like I’d be more than happy to show you a snippet of my document via e-mail.

I haven’t met anyone who shares the same issue with you but I’d say, why not? If you think you fulfill the conditions of the visa and could prove it, I don’t think they’ll turn you down. No harm done. Either you get it, or you don’t. You’ll find out I guess. 🙂

Hi RS, I’m not sure if my situation is the same as yours. I completed 2 years bachelor degree before completion. When I submit this year application I was also not sure if I’m eligible or not. But since I’m already turning age 30, so I just go for it. I requested a letter from my Uni to show that I completed 2 years in my bachelor degree. They approved my application in the end! I actually wanted to apply 3 years ago, but was too afraid. Anyway, I still consider myself lucky.

BTW, thank you very much Piccola for your very much effort putting this blog with all the information that I need to apply for this working holiday. Good luck to you both 🙂

Hey SE that’s encouraging to know, glad you decided to take a final shot at it and congrats!! Would you mind to have a look at the current document that I have? I wanna know if you handed in something similar, at least that way I can boost my confidence for next year 😛 I’ll provide you with my email add if you’re willing.

Thanks for your information. I have an inquiry about certifying document process. If I have my education cert certified by Uni, do I have to re-certified by Commissioner for Oaths? I’m planning to apply the visa now, do I have to wait for next year July 2014? as I’m aware of their yearly quotas of 100 applicants.

No, I think it’s over. You need to apply it on the very date stated on the high commission or VFS website. I think it’s closed now. It’ll start again next year in July..but I’m not sure which date. You’ll have to check those websites for updates.

I’m not sure actually. As long as you don’t leave the transit hall, perhaps it won’t? But if it’s two separate airlines, you might actually have to get your bags and re-check in? You’ll have to enquire with the Officer about this..

I’ve already gotten my Work & Holiday visa 🙂 Planning to head to Melbourne end of April this year. Just wanna ask, when I enter Australia, is it a mandatory requirement to show docs/money that i have “sufficient funds” i.e. AU$5,000 and above? Will the Australian immigration officer clarify & check every working holiday visa holders for that? Cuz i’m gonna be funding the trip all by myself, w/o any “sponsors” from my parents ( sad, i know >.< haha ) and i'm not sure if i'll be able to save up to AUD5000, minus flight tix & whatnot. I'm of course planning to buy a return way flight for sure to proof that i'll not 'jump the plane' haha. So yeah, i'm really worried about that :< any idea? 🙂

Hi Angeline, Congrats! No, they didn’t ask me to produce any sort of documents when I entered Australia. They just asked where I’d be staying and that was about it. I didn’t even have a return flight ticket. They understand that you won’t know of your plans within a year’s time. Have fun! As long as you have the visa and could answer their questions, it’ll be fine! 🙂 Good luck!

Ahhh thank you! The speed of your reply is impeccable haha. :] yes, i should just be excited about going but here i am, over-thinking & worrying unnecessarily ….. -_- anyw, thank you for replying, Piccola! Have a good day :):)

Hello Piccola,
I have recently received letter of good of conduct from the government. However, the date stated on top of my certificate refer as Oct 2013, due to application was done on last year. Do they accept it for 2014 application? or I need to reapplied for the current good of conduct cert which reflect year 2014. Thank you

Hi Piccola,
I have recently graduated from australian university with bachelor degree. Since I havent done my IELTS, i have to get my working visa in order to go back to the Australia to continue my job training.
My question is I have done my AFP check and also done the medicals in Australia, do you think getting the working visa from Malaysia would be hard? I have residential address in Cairns(bills under my name). When I look thru the information, it is stated that only 100 visas been granted per year. There is an agent in Australia said he can help me out with the application. Do you think using australian agent for applying this visa while I am in Malaysia would be helpful?
I have applied for Malaysian Police check but havent got the results yet, apparently it will take 6 weeks to get the results. I am in a serious need to go back to australia. What would your suggestion for me?
I cant understand the letter of approval from our government. Could you please explain?
Thank you heaps
Mynah

Well, the working holiday visa only applies if you’re going there to work and travel. If you just want to work in Australia, then you need to get a working visa which is different entirely. Or under an other kinds of visas that allow you to do so. Also, the visa only allows you to work for 6 months per company. The agent unfortunately can’t really help you secure a visa as they probably won’t be there fast enough to help you do so. It’s all about timing.

alright, its just like for temporary purpose till I get my IELTS done to apply for graduate visa. I been to a wrong agent and they didnt do anything until I have no option than to leave the country now and must be back to Malaysia. I hope the moment I left Cairns the agent can apply for my visa. I prefer to apply by myself lets see what they can do, agents in australia are so costly =(

First of all, Gary, I didn’t apply for a Working Holiday visa so that I could get a ‘graduate job’. This visa is meant for travellers who wish to explore Australia and the work done is supposed to fund their travels. Which was what I did. Secondly, I graduated in 2005. I believe a graduate visa only applies if you apply for it right after you graduate. And the irony, Gary, before you call me selfish is that I don’t think a ‘graduate visa’ existed when I was still studying in Australia. And I’m glad that my information had helped you obtain your WHV. Why didn’t you do a graduate visa then?

Hi…I’m holding a degree cert from Utar and had taken MUET before…do I still need get a letter to proof my English to apply the working holiday visa??The application start soon, I scare I hv no enough time to get the IELTS test already..

Its 30th of May, if I start my process now, I afraid that the certified thingy which takes up 1 to 2 months unable to complete. And also for IELTS test, once completed is it allowed to get the result immediately?

Well, it’d take 3 weeks or so to get the Letter of Good Conduct. As for the IELTS, I’m not sure since I’ve never taken it. I did my university degree in Australia. So please do enquire with the IELTS examination centre to have a rough idea when you can get the results.

1st of all, TQ for your time and effort for posting this! Its really helpful. The only matter im worried about is the letter of good conduct which i just submitted today. i hope they’ll get back to me asap. May I ask how long did you get yours?

Hi wei yen, you’re very welcome. Good that you have most things done. Yes, you do need your bank account certified. You do it by printing out a copy of the statement and then getting a commissioner for oaths or nortary public to certify it..

I have a question on the degree thingy. I graduated in advance diploma in Malaysia, then I had my degree in UK that only lasted me for 9 months only. It says have to be 2 years degree. So, what should I do. Please help.

I think as long as you have a degree it’s good enough. The reason why you have a degree from uk is because you’ve obtained an advance dip before. You’d never be able to get a degree in 9 months. ..obviously.

It’s really glad to see you share your experience in preparing all the documents here.
I have 1 question,
If the documents are signed by Legislative Assemblyman,
Will it be considered as part of notary public.
Please advise me.
Thank you.

Hi Piccola,
Thanks to your blog and it was great for a reference for a first-timer like me. I would like to check with you. There is this question in the form1208″What type of employment do you intend to seek during your stay?” What do you fill when you apply last time? Cos I have no idea on this . Thank you so much.
Woen

Hi Ying,
Because I saw that we need to pay for the visa then only lodge the documents? So mean if we couldn’t get a slot in lodging the documents, we will be wasted the fees of visa?
And is it we need to make an appointment for lodging the documents? or just to queue up at the Australian High Commission in KL to get the slot?
Thanks.

No, you’d probably need to get an appointment online. Provided that you have all your documents and a slot to lodge it, then I don’t see why the visa fees are wasted. They won’t make you pay if you don’t get an appointment or if you’re not eligible in someway. You’ll find out when you lodge it. Check the High Commission’s website for details. IT changes every year.

So mean that I must first get an appointment online. Then only go to the Australian High Commission in KL with the documents done and pay the fees? Or I have to pay it when I’m doing the appointment online?
I’m really a bit confused. Sorry for asking the silly question.
Thank you.

Hi Ying,
Sorry to disturb you again. What do you mean by official bank templates ? Is it just print out the page of the bank book which shows our money figures ? Or we need to ask the bank officer to issue us a bank statement about the figures of our bank acc ?
Thanks.

I think both ways work…as long as those figures are printed next to your name. It should show that your account has this amount of money. And make sure they’re certifed by the bank and the Commissioner of Oaths

hi, thanks for your information. However, I still have few questions to ask:
1. the visa fees need to pay by online before lodging process or during the day of submitting documents?
2. As you mentioned, the lodging process takes place on 1st working day of July. Is it means the lodging process will be held on 1st July for this year? May I know where I can check the exact date?
3. Am I need to buy return flight tickets to australia before the lodgement?

Hi… I think I’ve provided in the blog post about where you can check for the latest information. It defers every year. The visa fees will be paid after you’ve lodged your documents. And no, don’t buy any flight tickets before your visa had been approved

Hi, I was wondering about their condition of not being approved on a working holiday visa before, does that apply if you have been on the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa ? Or is it just for the Australia only ? I’m a college student that’s going to graduate on next years October with a diploma, is it necessary to have degree and is the gce-o level english certificate I had in high school applicable ?

Yes. It’s only applicable to Australia. Also yes, you’d need a degree or at least working towards a degree. And no, you’d have to do Toefl or Ielts or are currently in a degree Programm that is taught completely in English

Oh my god it was too late to read this post, it is super useful!
I only started to prepare my documents today, hope that this year application period will start as late as possible so that I am able to get all my documents done on time! LOL
However, I just wanted to clarify with you that, is it ALL my documents can be certified by ONE Commissioner for Oaths? Or every documents need to certified by different bodies/ministries ??

Hi jess, I’m not sure when the application date will start this year. Maybe in late September or October? You’ll have to check out the embassy’s website for latest info. Meanwhile, yes. One C.o.O is enough to certify all your documents. Good luck!

1. I’m taking a degree course and Year 2 now. Can i apply working holiday visa by providing University’s offer letter?
2. I have no IELTS or others English language certificate. I’m registered to exam on this coming October and can i pass up the IELTS cert after submit the application of visa? or any good suggestion to me?
3. Good conduct letter also need to certified? or certain document only?
4. An application of working holiday visa will open on 05 Aug, so how i grab the slot? really no idea, pls guide me.

I’m going on next year May after complete intern.
Yes, my study in English. Can i use the city & guilds English cert as a prove or any good suggestion?
AU immigration mentioned slot release on 05 Aug but the appointment need to make at VFS Global? so means need to grab the slot at AUS immigration website then only make appointment with VFS? or just directly make appointment with VFS? Really Confuse 🙁

Hi Tiau Ming, then you’ll need the university to write you an official letter stating that your studies are done in English. You may also use your transcripts to prove that.

I guess every year is different. After reading VFS website, it seems that this year it might be going there in person to lodge the application yourself. Which means you have to get there real early. In my experience people start queuing up the night before so take note.

I think it’s best for you to clarify with VFS by writing them an email, to find out further details.

Sorry. It seems that I’ve read the wrong info on VFS. Please read this link for how you can lodge your application. http://malaysia.embassy.gov.au/klpr/immi_visa_462.html I think it specifically tells you to get an appointment online via the VFS website. Which means at 9am on the 5th of August, you’ll need to go to that website and schedule an appointment. If you managed to do so, you’ll be able to lodge the application in person on the date of your allicated appointment.

Hi, I plan to apply both the Australia Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) and New Zealand Working Holiday Scheme in Jan 2016.
If I am successfully grab the slot and approved for Australia Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462), am I still eligible to qualify or to register for New Zealand Working Holiday Scheme in January 2016?
Not sure whether are they link. Hope to hear from you soon.

Thank for the prompt replied.
I noticed that this year we have to make an appointment online via the Australian Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) website. Appointment slots will only be available from 9am on Wednesday 5 August 2015.
Does this means that I do not need to go to Australian High Commission in KL along Jalan Yap Kwan Seng queue for whole night? So after successfully grab the appointment slot, I just need to go by personally to summit all the supporting documents and pay the fees?

Hey, I just got my appointment make for the Australia working holiday visa. I have a question and i hope you can help me out with that 🙂
Should I do the medical checkout before and send the report together when I go for application? Thanks and hope to hear from you soon. Good day!

Phewww! I managed to secure an appt this morning! Yay, cant wait! I just wanna thank you for your valuable info on this post! Been following everything diligently and making sure i dont miss out anything ! 🙂 One lil thing tho, I would like to know what happens during the application submission at the VFS? Any chance for them to refuse my application if I have all the required documents in order?

Good day, I have read your article and found that I have fulfill most of the requirements. Yet there are some doubts need your help.

1. I have not plan when I will go for the working holiday, can I apply the visa first?
2. When is the opening for the application? Early of July? Now already mid of August, am I still eligible to apply?
3. Once I got the visa, how to ensure I can have the job over there?

1) You can leave for Aus anytime within the 1 year period you’re granted the visa. And you can apply when it opens. It’s usually opened in July or August every year. Be sure to check out the Aus high commissions website as it changes every year.
2) the application was just opened yesterday and it has been quickly filled up. So you will have to wait until the following year unless there are any rejected application.
3) jobs are aplenty in Aus, it depends on what roles you’re looking at. To know more about it, read http://www.tinywanderer.com/hospitalitysuperstar/ hope this helps!

Thanks DY. To DY or Piccola, which is the website to wait before 9am? The Australian High Commision Malaysia website or the VFS website? And do they actually start opening it at around 8? I guess I need to go to cyber cafe with high speed internet to get an appointment since my internet at home is a bit retarded sometimes

Hi James, do you know that this year’s slots have all been allocated and there won’t be any spaces till next year? Hence, we’ll only know more next year. The info changes every year.

James Spooner27/09/2015

Hey thanks and of course I know that! Fortunately there will be another 8 slots to be opened on the 30th, next Wednesday, and I really wanna grab this opportunity. So which is the website to wait for this year? I just wanna make sure I get the chance. I can’t lose this lol

James Spooner27/09/2015

Because this will be the second round of appointments, just wondering it’ll still be on VFS 🙂
And any tips to ensure myself to get one of the 8 slots? Haha I’m paranoid!

Anyone has any recommendation for Commissioner of Oaths that charge below RM10 per page?
I’ve approach a few of them but most of them told me that only Notary Public can certify true copy, which will cost atleast RM35 per page :'(
Pls help…

I’ve found a good Commisioner of Oaths at Bandar Sri Permaisuri. Easy to acces and free parking too. U can use waze to navigate to JPJ permaisuri and the Pesuruhjaya Sumpah Tuan Haji’s office is on the 1st floor right next to 7-eleven. RM4 per page and he’s the nicest person on earth.

Anyone has any recommendation of Commisioner of Oaths in Seremban?Vfs officer told me that birth certificate need translated to English. May I know where can I have my birth cert to be translated?thanks

Hey joel just to let you know that the 2015/2016 slot is full and you can only apply for the 2016/2017 slot because i was the 100th applicant for this year lol. Yea you will definitely qualified for it since you have a degree and it was taught in english. Make sure that you translate your birth cesrtificate if its not in English. The application for next year will be opened around the same time like this year and make sure you wake up early and start waiting for the appointments to be opened. Keep an eye on the Australian High Commision Malaysia website. Also a heads up for you, the website says it will be opened at 9am but you have to keep trying to get an appointment till at least 9.30am cuz you will be competing with other Malaysians for the 100 slots. If you have missed it don’t worry there’ll be a second round for sure. In fact I got mine from the third round appointment lol. Good luck!

No worries at all! Thanks to you and your blog too since it’s the only forum to find out more about the application of this visa. I totally got all the relevant info from here and I’m very thankful for this 🙂

You got your slot in the third round? I have a friend who really wants to apply but unfortunately he missed the first round this year. You mentioned that there will be a second round – do we keep checking the High Comm website and see if they open up more slots? (probably after rejecting people, I assume)
When were the slots opened during your time? You must be super duper lucky getting the 100th slot, cos to get the very last slot I assumed you had to compete with so many other people too right?

I think you can check with them, check on the website too. The minimum education requirement is 2 years worth of degree. Not so sure about diploma will work. You can always email them or even call them to confirm.

Pls go to commissioners of oath for the endorsements! I only paid RM5 for each copy!
I would recommend you to go to the one in Bandar Sri Permaisuri. There’s one Commisioner of oath named Tuan Haji Riduan, the office is above 7-eleven near JPJ office. You can use waze to go there. Public transport would be LRT Salak Selatan!
Hope this help!

Hey! I’m interested in applying for whv to oz for 2016/2017. Does it necessary need to be 3 months bank statements, because the website only said to have sufficient fund of AUD4,000 and in additional to that, must be able to purchase the flight ticket out of oz. If I don’t have enough funds for that, does my credit card limit counts as the fund?

1) Is Fixed deposit considered as proof of fund?
2) Does photocopy of proof of fund need to be certified as well?
3) I saw on the FAQ says that we can certified our documents with qualified lawyer. Is this true?
4) If i am graduated from a University in UK, is the certificate sufficient as proof of English? Do i need to submit extra certificate to proof, such as secondary result?
5) The new birth cert from JPN has English writing on it, do i still need to translate the birthcert?

I don’t think fixed deposits are proof of funds because you’ll need those funds to support your stay. Best if they’re in your savings or checking account. I think I certified everything. Not sure with qualified lawywers because they usually charge a bomb to certify docs. Why not just use Comm. Of Oaths? They’re everywhere. Yes your uni cert should suffice. I think the new birth cert should work.

If qualified lawyer is acceptable then my lawyer friend could do it for me FOC.
I normally put all my fund in FD for higher interest.
Let say I transfer the fund to my saving and certified the statement June 2016. Can I still use this statement on Aug2016 when the application open? (assuming the opening is at Aug 2016)

Yes, you probably can-as you might have to include your most recent bank statements (usually 3 months prior). I’m not sure about the qualified lawyer. As far as I know, you need either a Notary Public or a Commisioner For Oaths to certify documents for legal purposes. Perhaps you write to VFS or Australian High Comm to clarify.

Which website did you check for the opening of visa application? Was it the VFS or Aus High Commission website? I checked the HC one and it wasn’t updated for the 2015-16 application, they were still in 2014-15 so I’m worried I might be checking the non-up-to-date website. I open the website every morning every day now to see if the 2016-17 one is open, is that what you did too? (Just wanna know if I’m checking it the “proper way” cos I’m always so paranoid about missing the deadline haha)

I want to thank you for this post. It is indeed epic and has been really helpful in my effort in getting a work and holiday visa so far.
I just want to ask you, for the Letter of Good Conduct, did you send a copy of that letter or did you send the original letter when lodging the application?

Hi. I have a question. I forget to print the acknowledgment of application for certificate of good conduct. But the status of certificate is ready for Collection. Is that okay if i just show the officer transaction code of my application for CGC.
Thank you. 🙂

Hi. Just want to confirm. I called the Notary Public in Wisma Pahlawan. They’re able to certify documents but at around RM20+ for a piece. When I check Commissioner of Oath website, I realized they’re not able to certify true copies.http://www.pesuruhjayasumpah.com/Comm_Oaths_Cannot_CTC.pdf

Hi Charlene, maybe you should also call up the Commissioner For Oaths? Btw, there are many CFOs around. Call up one and see if they can do it for you. As far as I know, most of the other applicants and myself included, had our documents certified by CFOs.

Alright, I’ll just ring one of the CFO. I called the Notary Public and they told me it’ll costs RM20-RM25 for a piece, which I think is quite expansive!
I know you’ve been bombarded with so many questions but I hope you wouldn’t mind to clear some of mine:

1. Is this the first time they are doing the online appointment? I just want to know like how far is the gap between securing the appointment and going physically to submit the application documents. This is because I might buy some time to get some of the documents ready, yet at the same time I’ll be out of country in the middle of August. I really hope the timing is right!
2. A bit confuse on the payment of visa.; do I only pay when I pass the documents or I need the proof of payment already when I pass the documents?
3. I myself is worried on the proof of English as I studied in one of the public uni in Malaysia. I guess MUET or O levels doesn’t count (more than 12 months?). I did ask my uni to prepare a letter and at the same time I’ll try using my ACCA qualification for that. Do you think I still stand a chance?

Thanks so much for spending time answering our queries even though you’ve went for WHP few years back! Truly appreciate =)

Hi Charlene, no this is not the first year that they’re doing it online. I believe they started after my year. You’ll have to check the rest of the comments in this section to find your answers because I’ve never done it myself, doing the online thing. But I think you’ll have a week or two of gap for the lodging. You’ll pay it when you lodge it in person. Not sure about what qualifications will work best since this answer is best answered by an officer in charge.

hello, i want to know is it possible to submit original coc and letter from college certifying that i have completed 2 yrs of uni study? (due to personal reasons and upcoming hari raya, i was not able to make it to kl end of june to get the abovementioned docs, so now im hoping against hope that should i successfully secure an appointment for myself, there’s a gap between the appointment date and the lodgement date so that i have 1 day to get the docs…)

I have one question.
Regarding the online appointments are to be made on VFS’s website on the 11th July 2016 at 9.00 AM, when i request for an appointment do i have to submit any necessary documents online at the same time? Or i only have to submit my form when i receive a specific date where they inform me WHEN and WHERE the lodging the documents?

Hi.I have some update information to share. I just went to AVAC to submit document and provide biometric (fingerprints and facial photograph). It just take around 20 minutes. The officer there has inform that passport photo is not required..And this year visa fee will be Rm1556. Good luck to all!!

Just an addition. RM171 (VFS processing fees) + RM1,385 (visa charges) = RM1,556. If you pay using credit card, it should be 440AUD (MYR is depends on the conversion rate of your bank) + credit card charges.

Hi, I have just received my e-mail notification that my visa is approved. May I know is that the end for the visa application process? Do I need to go back to the immigration office / vfs office for them to paste some kind like visa certificate on my passport?

Do I need a visa label?
No. You do not need a visa label in your passport to travel to Australia. If you are granted a visa, you will be provided with a letter that outlines the visa validity, period of stay and conditions by which you must abide. It is recommended that you keep this grant letter with you when you travel to Australia for your information. You can also check your Australian visa details online for free using the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) service at http://www.immi.gov.au/vevo

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My Italian friends thought I was so little that they called me Piccola Ying. I was raised in the dusty sunshine of Kuala Lumpur, left the safe shores of my home for the world at 18 and have never looked back since.

In between, I've created my own charmed kind of life where I'd relied on intuition, kindness of strangers and the magic of serendipity. I have backpacked, lived a jet set lifestyle and had worked on Italian cruise ships for 5 years. When I'm not wandering, I write.